Harlech's famous CastleOnly a four mile drive from our cottages and B&B Harlech offers an enthralling place to spend a day out.
One of the most stunning historic attractions in the area is Harlech's magnificent thirteenth century Castle, now part of the "Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Harlech, Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Conwy (Gwynedd)" World heritage site; reflecting both it's historical importance and remarkable state of preservation.
Built King Edward I during his conquest of Wales, it is notable for it's massive gatehouse, seizure by Owain Glyndŵr in 1404, and the seven year long siege during the Wars of the Roses chronicled in the famous Welsh anthem "Men of Harlech".
The Castle is now operated by CADW, information on it's opening hours and admission fees can be found on the CADW website. It's also worth checking for upcoming displays by the Harlech Medieval Society who often perform historic recreations at the Castle and around Gwynedd and Ireland.
Harlech Village
Harlech's Beach, Rhinogydd Mountains & Mt. SnowdonOverlooking Tremadog Bay and the Lleyn Peninsula Harlech is a small village with a long and proud history which offers a terrific selection of cafés, Tea Rooms, Restaurants, beaches and shops. The Traditional Sweet Shop and nearby Ice Cream Parlour are well worth a visit, offering a wide selection of home made ice creams and sweets unavailable elsewhere. The Plas Café offers unrivalled views of the Castle and Tremadog bay beaches which can be enjoyed along with stunning cream teas.
Harlech may be small but it also has one of the most amazing beaches in the area, unspoiled, and never busy this piece of coast line is both a National Nature Reserve and site of Special Scientific Interest, never mind being a wonderful children's play area! Between the dunes and the town you can find the luxurious links of the Royal St. David's Golf Club which offers summer rounds, complete with views of the Rhinogydd Mountain rage and Mt. Snowdon, from £50.00 per game or £65.00 per day.